Roll battle

ABSTRACT

An apparatus for a roll battle game apparatus comprises three receptacles and a plurality of balls; and a method of rolling battle game comprising the steps of providing directing a plurality of players to roll the ball toward the third hole; directing the player to either to toss the ball toward the third hole or to strike the ball of next another player; directing the player to skip to the turn and leave the ball where it stays when the player misses the ball to strike; repeating the step of either rolling the ball toward the next hole or striking a ball of next another player until the remaining players all roll the ball into the next hole; the first one to roll balls into the base goal is the winner.

BACKGROUND

The game of standard marbles is not featured for larger, easy-to-use components and a bigger playing area. It is not very user-friendly and the standard marbles are tiny and cumbersome for small children, disabled adults, or the elderly. Therefore, it is desired to have a game that can work on grass, dirt, pavement, or any large area for small children, disabled adults, or the elderly would be able to enjoy this time-honored amusement without struggling with tiny, cumbersome marbles.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This invention is directed to a method and an apparatus of rolling battle game. To play the game, players would first choose an area, indoors or outdoors, such as a patch of lawn in the front or back of the house, for setting up the game apparatus that comprises a plurality of balls and three discs with centric hole for receiving the balls. Next, players would select a ball for play. Players position themselves at a distance away from the target disc, each player in turn would roll their ball toward the hole in the disc. The object of rolling battle game is to keep opponent players from rolling their balls into the base goal by knocking their ball out of the way and getting one's own ball into the goal. The first player to reach base is the winner. Each player thereafter to reach base goal will be consecutive runner-up.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a top view of disc;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of whole disc (Total of 3 discs) Numbered 1, 2 & 3;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of game illustration; and

FIG. 4 is another perspective view of game illustration;

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Roll battle was created for two to six players, ages 5 and up. It is designed to be played on a flat surface. Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, in one embodiment, the roll battle game 10 comprises a plurality of balls 32 and three circular discs 11, 12, 13, of which each contains a centrically placed hole 14 about 6″ in depth, as receptacle for receiving the balls 32. The discs 11, 12, and 13 each has a outer edge 16 would angle up slightly to an inner edge 18, which surrounds the circumference of the center hole 14. In another embodiment, the game comprises a plurality of balls and three artificial turf pads, such as Astro Turf®, in a shape of circle or square, of each a centrically placed receptacle about 6″ in depth for receiving the balls. The artificial turf pad surrounds the circumference of the center hole and angle up slightly from the outer edge of the artificial turf pad toward the hole. Referring to FIG. 2, in one embodiment, the balls can be any size, but preferably are from the size of a pool ball, for older players, to the size of a Ping-Pong ball, for younger players. both sizes should be hard not bouncy. The balls would be made of rubber with a plastic coating. Referring to FIG. 3, the distance between the three discs can be adjusted to the age range of the players simply by making the discs or artificial turf pads closer or farther apart. The discs or artificial turf pads would be numbered 1-2-3, and the holes in the respective discs will be called hole #1 11, hole #2 12, and hole #3 13.

Referring to FIG. 4, in one embodiment of playing the rolling battle game 10 by three players 41, 42, and 43, the players can decide how many times to go up and down before calling hole #1 11 the base or the base goal. This has to be decided before the game begins. Player 1 41 would stand at hole #1 11 and toss his ball 32 try to enter hole #3 13. If the player 1 41 gets the ball in the hole he will go to hole #3 and take his ball out because he has conquered that hole and will stand away. The player 2 42 would toss his ball 32 and if he does not get the ball 32 in the hole #3 13, his ball would stand where the ball stops. The player 3 would then try. If he get the ball in, player 1 would take his ball and say out loud, “striking ball two”, and strikes player 2's ball away from hole #3. Player 1 41 would stand by hole #3 and try to get their ball into hole #2. If he doesn't get his ball in, the ball stands where the ball stops. Player 2 42 would stand wherever his ball would roll and then try to get into hole #3 13. If player 2 42 does not get his ball in, player 3 43 would strike ball 2 saying out loud “strike ball 2”. From hole #3 13, player 3 43 would try to roll his ball into hole #2 12. If player 3 43 gets his ball to hole #2 12, they would decide if player 1's 41 ball is too close to hole #2 12. If it is, player 3 43 would strike the ball and say out loud “striking ball 1”. Then player 3 43 would proceed to hole #1 11. If player 3 43 does not roll his ball into hole #1, the his ball stands where the ball stops. Player 1 41 wherever his ball rolled to would proceed to hole #2 12. If player 1 41 does not get it in the ball stands where the ball stops. Player 2 42 would then toss his ball to hole #2 12, and gets the ball in the hole. If he decides that player #1 41 is too close to hole #2 12, he would strike player 1's ball away from hole #2 12 saying “striking ball 1” and proceed to hole #1. If player 2 gets his ball in hole #1, he would become the guard for hole #1, which would be considered base. He would then strike player 3's 43 ball away from the base 11. Player 3 would try to enter hole 1 11. If he does not get it in hole #1 11, he would be struck again. Player 1 41 would try to enter hole #2 12. If player 1 does not get in, player 2 would stand by the base, which is hole #1 11, and strikes player 1's ball away from hole #2 12, and so on until all players have their balls in base 11, which is hole #1.

The object of Rolling Balls is to keep opponents from entering the base goals by knocking their balls out of the way and getting one's own ball into the goal. Play continues in a similar fashion until a winner declared.

There are many significant benefits and advantages associated with the rolling battle game.

Foremost, this game would offer consumers hours of competitive and challenging fun. A game of strategy and skill, rolling battle game would provide players with a means of stimulating the mind, honing their thought process, and improving hand eye coordination. Offering a reprieve from the stresses of daily life, this exciting game would encourage positive social and family interaction through good-natured competition. With simple to follow instructions, the rolling battle game can be enjoyed by children as well as adults. Moreover, the larger balls and playing area offered with this game make the rolling battle game is a more user friendly game than the similarly-themed standard balls, in that small children, disabled adults, or the elderly would be able to enjoy this time-honored amusement without struggling with tiny, cumbersome balls. Consumers will also appreciate the versatility of the rolling battle game, as it could be played indoors or out. Containing minimal components, this unique game would be packaged as a compact foldable unit, providing easy storage as well as transport. The rolling battle game is a cleverly designed product invention that would offer players a fun and exciting game of strategy. Both simple and challenging, this entertaining game would effectively foster camaraderie and competition as it is played. Affordably priced, The rolling battle game will be well received by the vast number of consumers who enjoy playing games, such as horseshoes, washers, bachi-ball and croquet among other games, a very sizable and profitable market.

In one embodiment of the apparatus and the method of the rolling battle game, the rolling battle game is designed to be played on a flat surface, particularly outdoors. In one embodiment, this game comprises of three circular dish section of plastic each containing a centrically placed receptacle measuring 6″ in depth.

Referring to FIG. 4, in one embodiment, each player, 41, 42, and 43 would select a ball. Then positioning themselves at a distance approximately 12 feet away from the holes. Each player in turn would roll his or her ball towards the hole 13 in the plastic receptacle. The object of the rolling battle game is to keep opponents' balls from entering the goal hole by knocking their ball out of the way and getting one's own ball into the goal. Each successful goal gets the player closer to the base hold. The first player to reach base is the winner each player therefore reaches base goal will be consecutive runner-ups. The rolling battle game can be made square or circle with hole in the center game balls can be made any size. Rolling Balls is an interactive game that is similar in concept to the game of standard balls, but features larger, easy-to-use components and a bigger playing area. Designed to be played on a flat surface, particularly outdoors, this game would basically be comprised of three, 2 square feet sections of artificial turf. each containing a centrically placed receptacle measuring 6″ in depth. For play, the balls would be enlarged balls, basically the size of a billiard ball and for younger players the size of a ping pong ball. 

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 8. A method of rolling battle game comprising the steps of providing a roll battle game apparatus comprising three receptacles and a plurality of balls, wherein each of the plurality of balls has a predetermined size, and wherein each of the plurality of balls is coated a plastic material; choosing a substantially flat surface; placing the three receptacles on the substantially flat surface, wherein the three receptacles are placed linearly separated, wherein each of the three receptacles is apart from each other by a linear distance determined by the plurality of players, and wherein the three receptacles are numbered as a first hole, a second hole, and a third hole; introducing a plurality of players behind the first hole, wherein each player of the plurality of players chooses a ball from the plurality of balls; determining how many iterations to play between the three holes before calling the first hole as a base goal to conclude a winner of the roll battle game; directing the plurality of players to roll the ball toward the third hole; taking out the ball from the third hole when the ball stays in the third hole; directing the player who does not have the ball staying in the third hole as remaining players; directing the remaining players either to toss the ball toward the third hole or to strike the ball of another player; calling out the ball the player wants to strike when the player chooses to strike the ball of another player; directing the player to skip to the turn and leave the ball where it stays when the player misses the ball the player calls out to strike; repeating the step of either rolling the ball toward the third hole or striking a ball of next another player until the remaining players all roll the ball into the third hole; directing the plurality of players to roll the ball toward the second hole, wherein the plurality of players stand behind the third hole; repeating the step of either rolling the ball toward the second hole or striking a ball of another player until the plurality of players all roll the ball into the second hole; checking whether the iteration of playing up to the third hole and down to the first hole has reached the predetermined iterations; repeating the step of either rolling the ball toward the first hole or striking a ball of another player until the plurality of players all roll the balls into the first hole if the iteration of playing up to the third hole and down to the first hole has not reached the predetermined iterations; repeating the iteration of the roll battle game starting from the third hole, if the iteration has not been completed; setting the first hole as a base goal if the plurality of players have completed the iterations predetermined by the plurality of players; appointing a player first rolling ball into the base goal as a winner of the roll battle game and as a guard if the first hole is a base goal; directing the remaining player to roll the ball toward the base goal; directing the guard to strike the ball away the base goal if the remaining player misses the base goal; and determining an order of winners by the order of the remaining players successfully rolling the ball into the base goal.
 9. The method of claim 8, further comprising three circular discs, wherein each of the three circular discs has an outer edge and an inner edge, wherein the inner edge is configured to form a hole centrically in each of the three circular discs, wherein the hole in each of the three circular discs is approximately 6″ deep, wherein the hole is the receptacles to receive the balls, and wherein the outer edge of each of the three circular discs angles up to the inner edge of each of the three circular discs.
 10. The method of claim 8, further comprising three artificial turf pads, wherein each of the three artificial turf pad has an outer edge and an inner edge, wherein the inner edge is configured to form a hole centrically in each of the three artificial turf pads, wherein the hole in each of the three artificial pads is approximately 6″ deep, wherein the hole is the receptacles to receive the balls, and wherein the outer edge of each of the three artificial turf pad angles up to the inner edge of each of the artificial turf pads.
 11. An apparatus for a rolling battle game comprises three circular discs and a plurality of balls, wherein each of the plurality of balls has a predetermined size, wherein each of the plurality of balls is coated a plastic material, wherein each of the three circular discs has an outer edge and an inner edge, wherein the inner edge is configured to form a hole centrically in each of the three circular discs, wherein the outer edge of each of the three circular discs angles up to the inner edge of each of the three circular discs, wherein the hole in each of the three circular discs is approximately 6″ deep, and wherein the hole is the receptacles to receive the balls.
 12. An apparatus for a rolling battle game comprises three artificial turf pads and a plurality of balls, wherein each of the plurality of balls has a predetermined size, wherein each of the plurality of balls is coated a plastic material, wherein each of the three artificial turf pads has an outer edge and an inner edge, wherein the inner edge is configured to form a hole centrically in each of the three artificial turf pads, wherein the outer edge of each of the three artificial turf pads angles up to the inner edge of each of the three artificial turf pads, wherein the hole in each of the three artificial turf pads is approximately 6″ deep, and wherein the hole is the receptacles to receive the balls.
 13. The roll battle game apparatus of claim 12, wherein the predetermined size of the ball is in a size between a Ping-Pong ball and billiard ball. 